Very similar performance with the standard pressure 147 grain once again penetrating deeper every time over the lighter load, even at +P+ velocities. This means you get superior performance without the snappy recoil of the 127 grain +P+ load.

Validates my preference for RA9T Win Ranger 147 gr for concealed carry. But I also have on hand most of the other good ones. I tend to load +P+ in my heavier, longer barreled pistols which can convert the load into velocity and absorb the kick.

Tye wrote:I'd love to see how much better the standard 147 would compare out of a 3 inch barrel, not relying so much on velocity as I suspect the +p+ is. Dont these tests usually involve a 4.5 or 5 inch barrel?

My personal testing has shown that both the HST and the SXT expand just as reliable out of my M&P Shield into a pork shoulder as they do out of my Glock 17 or 9mm 1911.